Mary Cat Cox-Raynor

Pasadena,MD

Work Preference

Desired Job Title

Certified Supervised Counselor – Alcohol & Drug (CSC-AD)Substance Abuse Counselor Trainee

Work Type

Full TimePart TimeContract WorkGig WorkConsultingSeasonal Work

Location Preference

On-SiteRemoteHybrid

Location: Pasadena, MDAnnapolis, MDBaltimore, MDLinthicum Heights, MDEllicott City, MD

Open to relocation: No

Salary Range

28/hr - 1000/hr

Important To Me

Healthcare benefitsWork from home optionPaid time offPaid sick leave401k match

Summary

Dedicated Substance Abuse Counselor (CSC-AD) with over nine years of experience delivering evidence-based recovery support for individuals facing opioid use disorder. Proficient in conducting comprehensive biopsychosocial assessments, developing tailored treatment plans, and implementing crisis intervention strategies while ensuring seamless interdisciplinary care coordination. Extensive knowledge of Maryland OTP regulations and ASAM criteria supports a commitment to improving long-term recovery outcomes through meticulous documentation and robust patient advocacy. Committed to empowering clients on their recovery journey by fostering a supportive and understanding environment.

Overview

Certification

years of professional experience

Work History

Certified Supervised Counselor – Alcohol & Drug (CSC-AD)

MedMark Treatment Centers

01.2022 - Current

Provide counseling and recovery support for patients in MAT programs.
Conduct intake assessments and determine eligibility for treatment services.
Develop and review treatment plans supporting long-term recovery goals.
Facilitate individual and group sessions on coping and relapse prevention.
Advocate for patients and address concerns to encourage treatment success.
Participate in interdisciplinary teams and quality improvement initiatives.
Ensure compliance with federal and state opioid treatment regulations.
Facilitated individual and group counseling sessions to support client recovery journeys.
Managed a caseload of approx. 65-70 patients/clients

Substance Abuse Counselor Trainee

MedMark Treatment Centers

01.2017 - 01.2022

Provided Individual, Group Counseling and recovery support for MAT patients with opioid disorders and/or co-occurring disorders.
Conducted intake, overdose, suicide and annual assessments, assist with determining treatment program eligibility and develop Treatment Plan goals, interventions and objectives with each patient.
Assisted patients with developing coping skills, relapse prevention strategies and Relapse Prevention Plan.
Monitored patient progress and collaborated with clinical care teams to enhance treatment effectiveness.
Coordinated care with agencies, probation staff, and community providers to ensure comprehensive support for patients.
Maintained compliance with federal and state opioid treatment regulations while managing a caseload of approx 70 patients.

Education

Associate of Science - Addiction Counseling

Anne Arundel Community College

Arnold, MD

12-2016

High School Diploma -

Chesapeake High School

Pasadena, MD

1988

Skills

9 years Experience with Substance Use & Opioid Addiction Counseling: Individual and Group Counseling for an Outpatient Medication Assisted Treatment program for Opioid Use Disorder, solution-focused counseling and maintained a caseload of approx 70 patients
ASI/ICA Placement & Assessment: Comprehensive biopsychosocial & intake assessments, ASI/ICA level-of-care placement, treatment plan development, and discharge/transition planning
Case Management & Patient Advocacy: Care coordination, aftercare planning, community resource referral, and interdisciplinary team collaboration
Clinical Documentation: Electronic Health Records (EHR/EMR), progress notes, chart maintenance, and interpretive summaries

Therapeutic Interventions: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing (MI), group & individual counseling, crisis intervention, and empathy development
Case Management & Patient Advocacy: Care coordination, aftercare planning, community resource referral, outreach programming, and interdisciplinary team collaboration
Regulatory Compliance & Standards: HIPAA compliance, state OTP regulations, 42 CFR Section 812, DSM framework application, and quality assurance reporting

Certification

Certified Supervised Counselor – Alcohol & Drug (CSC-AD) — Maryland Board of Professional Counselors and Therapists
NCAC I Examination – Passed
Maryland Law Examination – Passed

Professional Development

Completed required counseling coursework and internships leading to certification and continued participation in ongoing professional education and clinical supervision.